We were in the studio with Casey Hollins, Director of Communications and Public Relations for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative to get five tips to tame your electric bill.

During our conversation today with Louis O’Berry, Energy Management Advisor for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, we discussed his personal energy saving practices (as well as those of other REC employees) in his own home. We tried to determine whether Louis actually walked the walk or simply talked the talk. Have a listen and decide for yourself.

Our conversation today with Louis O’Berry, Energy Management Advisor for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative included some common energy misconceptions. We talked about fireplaces, dishwashers, attic fans, adding insulation and replacing windows; and, some misconceptions surrounding their use and saving energy.

Our conversation today with Louis O’Berry, Energy Management Advisor for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative included some energy saving tips on a budget. We learned about things we can do that have little or no cost; things that cost up to $50, $100 or $200 that could have a big impact on our energy savings.

Our conversation today with Louis O’Berry, Energy Management Advisor for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative included some strategies for a common household issue in both summer and winter months: thermostat wars. One person likes it warmer, the other cooler; one likes to conserve energy, the other just wants to be comfortable; it’s an age-old argument. Louis gives us a few tips and talks about the savings involved with finding a compromise.

We were in the studio with Casey Hollins, Director of Communications and Public Relations for REC to do some mythbusting. Our conversation included some typical things that people might not realize cost you more money than they save on your electric bill; some that could impact your heating & cooling systems; and the age-old question about keeping a fan on in a room. 

Our conversation today with Louis O’Berry, Energy Management Advisor for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative included five ways to save energy in your home. His tips included standard items such as your heating/cooling system, but we also talked about water heaters, vampire loads, energy friendly appliances and more.

Our conversation today with Louis O’Berry, Energy Management Advisor for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative included a list of items that anyone can inspect around their home to ensure peak energy efficiency. We discussed windows and doors, duct inspection, the importance of changing your filters and whether you should upgrade your insulation. We also talked about lifestyle choices & small sacrifices you can make to lower your electric bills.

We were in the studio for a conversation with Rappahannock Electric Cooperative CEO, Kent Farmer & Board Member, Chris Shipe. We discussed their community involvement, expanding renewables, energy efficiency, and reliability.

We talked about the the history of cooperatives, the importance of member involvement as well as the technology available through MyREC SmartHub.

Our conversation continued after the show wrapped on-air; you can hear the entire conversation here.